Irene M. (Hines) Nelson, of Woburn, passed away Feb. 10, 2012, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry E. Nelson. Born in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Gertrude (Cronin) Hines. Irene spent her life caring for children, her own as well as countless others. She was blessed with having Type O negative blood and was frequently called day and night to donate her blood for newborns. In her spare time, Mrs. Nelson loved to play bingo at St. Mary’s church and the Sons of Italy in Winchester. An avid golf fan, Irene loved to watch golf on TV and attend tournaments. She was loved by her daughter Linda Henderson of Woburn, son Harry and Maureen Nelson, Jr. of Georgetown, MA, Bruce and Carol Nelson of Bradford, MA, Donald and Lori Nelson of East Wareham, MA, Mark Nelson of Woburn and the late David, Bradford and Keith Nelson. She was the dear sister of Philip Hines of Woburn and the late Phyllis Cook, Robert and William Hines and is further survived by 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at the Costello Funeral Home 177 Washington St. Winchester on Wed., February 15, 2012 @ 10:00AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Visiting Hours will be held in the funeral home on February 14 from 4PM until 8PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to Children’s Hospital Boston, in honor of Irene M. Nelson. Contributions may be made online at www.childrenshospital.org/tribute or checks made payable to Children’s Hospital Boston may be mailed to Children’s Hospital Trust, 1 Autumn St. #731, Boston, MA 02215-5301.